An unjointed, rod-like bony or cartilaginous structures that extend from distal limb joints in tetrapods. [ http://dx.doi.org/10.1038/nature14423 https://github.com/obophenotype/uberon/issues/695 ]
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in some mammals this is found in a cartilaginous state, and articulates with the lateral border of the carpus.
Term relations
- forelimb endochondral element
- in taxon some Amniota
- capable of part of some flight
- part of some forelimb skeleton
- connected to some carpal skeleton